UDF Returns To Power In Kerala After 10 Years VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s new Chief Minister, marking the United Democratic Front’s return to power after a 10-year gap. UDF Forms Government In Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. The United Democratic Front secured a strong victory by winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly,

Fuel Price Hike Fear Grows After Russian Oil Waiver Ends Russian Oil Waiver Ends, Fuel Price Pressure Rises India may face fresh pressure on petrol and diesel prices after the United States allowed a key sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil purchases to expire. The decision comes at a sensitive time when global crude oil prices are already rising due to West Asia tensions and fears of supply disruption around the Strait of Horm

Revanth Reddy’s Telangana 2034 Roadmap Signals Bigger National Role Revanth Reddy’s 2034 Telangana Roadmap Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has drawn major political attention after publicly outlining his Revanth Reddy 2034 plan, signalling that he aims to remain at the centre of Telangana politics until 2034 before moving towards a larger Delhi ambition. His st

Air India Flight Delay Leaves Passengers Waiting Onboard at Mumbai Airport   Air India Flight Grounded in Mumbai An Air India flight travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai was grounded at Mumbai airport on Monday, May 18, 2026, after landing. The Hyderabad to Mumbai Air India flight was grounded at Mumbai airport, reportedly faced a delay due to a strike by ground and technical staff. Passengers were made to remain seated i

The Twisha Sharma death case came into sharper focus on Monday, May 18, 2026, after her final WhatsApp and Instagram chats surfaced in the news. Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman from Noida, was found dead at her husband Samarth Singh’s house in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12, 2026. Her final messages allegedly showed signs of anxiety, emotional distress and a feeling of being trapped, raising fresh questions around the circumstances of her death. Twisha’s family has al

India Responds To Dutch Concerns Over Press Freedom And Minority Rights   India Responds To Dutch Remarks On Press Freedom And Minority Rights India has firmly rejected reported concerns raised in the Netherlands over press freedom and minority rights, stating that such comments show a lack of understanding about the country’s democratic values and diverse social structure. The response came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Karuppu Box Office Collection: Suriya Film Crosses Rs 120 Crore   Suriya’s Karuppu Crosses Rs 120 Crore In Three Days Suriya has delivered a strong box office comeback with Karuppu, which has grossed Rs 120.75 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. Directed by RJ Balaji and co-starring Trisha, the fantasy action drama opened with mixed reviews but managed to attract solid audience turnout across domestic and overseas markets.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the new Bengaluru–Mumbai Express train on Sunday, May 17, 2026, marking a major boost to rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The new service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai, two of India’s busiest urban and business hubs. According to officials, the train strengthens direct connectivity and addresses a long-pending demand from passengers in both South and North Karnataka.

KKR Halt GT Winning Run To Strengthen IPL 2026, Qualification Hopes KKR Dominate With Bat At Eden Gardens Kolkata Knight Riders produced a powerful all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The win helped KKR strengthen their qualification hopes and also ended GT’s five-match winning run. Batting first, Kolkata posted a huge total of 247/2 in 20 overs, putting Guja

Tiruvallur Bonded Labour Rescue In a major Tiruvallur bonded labour rescue, 39 Odisha migrant workers were rescued from a brick kiln at Vannipakkam village in Ponneri taluk of Tiruvallur district. The workers, who belonged to Balangir district in Odisha, were reportedly brought to Tamil Nadu nearly five months ago after advances of around Rs 30,000 were allegedly paid for each worker. The rescue o

As of May 18, 2026, 10:02 AM IST, the CBI investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak case has turned its focus on Pune beautician Manisha Waghmare, who allegedly acted as a common link between students searching for tuition teachers and teachers from reputed schools. Waghmare, 46, runs a beauty parlour in Pune’s Sukhsagar Nagar and was arrested on May 14 before being remanded in CBI custody for 10 days from May 16, along with retired teacher P V Kulkarni. Investigators suspect that her conta

RCB Playoff Qualification 2026 Confirmed After Big Win Over PBKS   RCB Storm Into IPL 2026 Playoffs Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs after defeating Punjab Kings by 23 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. This RCB vs PBKS match report highlights a complete all-round show from Bengaluru, who posted 222/4 before restricting PBKS to 199/8.

Kazakhstan Launches Altyn Visa Kazakhstan has announced a new 10-year Golden Visa programme called the Altyn Visa to attract foreign investors, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals. The scheme is part of the country’s wider immigration reforms aimed at bringing global capital and talent into key sectors while reducing dependence on oil revenues. Under the proposed programme, foreign nationals investing at least $300,000 in Kazakhstan may qualify for

IUML Procession In Kerala Sparks Row Over Provocative Slogans   Controversy During Celebration A celebratory procession by the Indian Union Muslim League in Kerala’s Idukki district created a major political controversy after workers reportedly raised provocative slogans following the announcement of VD Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The march, organised by the Congress ally, initially celebrated Satheesan’s

Indian Student Visa Holder Wins Scottish Parliament Seat Student Visa Holder Wins Seat Indian citizen Q Manivannan has been elected as a member of the Scottish Parliament for the Edinburgh and Lothians East region as a Scottish Green Party regional list member. The case has drawn attention because Manivannan reportedly holds a Student visa linked to a PhD at the University of St Andrews. After completing the PhD, Manivann